How far is Riverside, AL from Huntsville, AL?
The driving distance from Riverside, AL to Huntsville, AL is about 52.8 miles (85 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Marshall County, Alabama, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Huntsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Huntsville.
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Start on the route
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn sharp right
6.4 mi · 11 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
41.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right
98 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight right onto Access Road Southwest
154 m · 10 sec · Access Road Southwest
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Take the exit slight right
1188 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto West Clinton Avenue
1 km · 2 min · West Clinton Avenue
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street South
111 m · 11 sec · Jefferson Street South
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Turn right onto Spring Street Southwest
1 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street Southwest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside and Huntsville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
Turn right
41.4 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Riverside and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Huntsville?
The road trip is about 52.8 miles (85 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arab is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Riverside and 25.6 miles from Huntsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Riverside and Partly Sunny near Huntsville.
Stop Ideas Near Arab
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arab.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Huntsville. Straight-line distance: 46.1 mi (74.19 km).
#1 Riverside
Town in St.
| Population | 2,376 |
| Coordinates | 34.0676000, -86.4933200 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Huntsville
The second most populous city in Alabama.
| Population | 202,964 |
| Coordinates | 34.7304000, -86.5859400 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jefferson Street South (-86.585936, 34.730413)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 85 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $7.92 | $15.84 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $8.60 | $17.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $10.07 | $20.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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